Section 8 · Melbourne
a cheap Sunday art and craft hang in a shipping container bar
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Thanks to our homies at Seki Ate (Section 8), House of FOB is back to transform your fave shipping container bar into a pop-up open studio sesh!
Ya'll keep asking for art n craft hangs, so we listened! If you've been looking for more opportunities to co-create, soundboard ideas with other artists & creatives, practice creating in public, or just more fun creative day activities to do with the fam, homies or lovers, then this is for you <3
What do you do at an open studio?
Literally whatever you want! We'll provide the art materials, canvas and an optional prompt to spark or guide ideas, but you will have full creative freedom to create and express however you like! Whether you want to bring in a current project (eg. painting, knitting, or even just your laptop to co-work) or start something new, the space is yours to play, experiment and create. No experience necessary!
What to expect:
⟡ 3 hours of creative space and freedom
⟡ 1 x canvas panel 9x12 inch (additional or smaller sizes can be purchased as an add on)
⟡ loose paper and a range of art supplies provided (eg. acrylic paint, pencils, charcoal, markers & pastels)
⟡ chill, neo-soul, rnb and jazzy vibes curated by our resident DJ, HOPE.
⟡ general support and guidance from our resident artist and facilitator, Marmi
⟡ a super relaxed, informal and self-paced creative environment where you can hang and chat with friends while you create
⟡ Section 8 bar will be open to purchase drinks throughout the sessionTickets are on a sliding…
Quick answers
When is Open Studio Sunday Sesh?
Sun 15 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Section 8, Melbourne, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $5, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On eventbrite.com. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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